The Fat-Sounding Drum Kit that Fits Anywhere!

Get your heart ready for the love of Ludwig's LC179X Breakbeats Questlove compact drum shell kit. Featuring a compact 14x16-inch bass drum on a riser, a 13" by 13" floor tom, a 7" by 10" tom, and a 5" by 14" matching wood snare drum, this grooving kit packs the punch and flow of Questlove's style and sophistication. Each drum is comprised of a 7-ply hardwood shell and is designed for drummers who are often on-the-go. Be it a club, your basement, or even the street, this compact kit will fit just about anywhere, ready to kick out the jams in just about any setting.

Compact Design with Mobility in Mind

According to Roots drummer Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson, "I wanted to build a device that was apartment-friendly and compact for the street musician; but also something that was quality-sounding. A gritty, raw, 'breakable' kit for gigging in clubs that you can fit in a cab. Breakbeats by Questlove does it all." Your LC179X Breakbeats Questlove kit comes with a compact 14" by 16" kick drum that's easy to set up, tear down, pack up, and move with ease and quickness. You won't find many drum kits that fit snugly into your car the way this kit does.

A Small Kit That Still Brings the Boom

The ease of mobility of your toms, kick drum, and snare drum due to their compact size doesn't mean you're going to have to sacrifice any low-end push. Each drum features a 7-ply hardwood shell that captures the impact of each hit and resonates a nice, warm, and well-bodied tone -- a confident sound that breaks through with intensity and assured conviction. Whether you're playing a funk groove, a soul beat, or an uptempo pop/rock feel, you can count on this kit delivering the goods.

Protective Velvet Storage Bags

Your LC179X Breakbeats Questlove kit comes with protective velvet storage bags to protect your drums from dust, moisture, and the various battle scars associated with a traveling drummer. You can also drape your bags over your drums to instantly change the volume and tone of each hit. The bearing edges of each drum are cut to a 45 degree angle within 1/16" from each outside edge. Smooth, even, and consistently fat heads keep your kit sounding punchy, loud, and tuned for any kind of groove your heart desires to play.

Ludwig Warranty
﻿Ludwig's manufacturer warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.

If you have additional warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer at 800-348-7567

Ludwig LC179X Breakbeats Questlove Kit

The Ludwig LC179X Breakbeats Questlove Compact Drum Shell Kit was designed with the city in mind. Positioned on a riser for optimum reach, its compact 14x16" bass drum, 7x10" tom, and 13x13" floor tom creates a set-up for sculpting grooves in tight spaces.

Break It Down

The tonal center of Breakbeats is a 5x14" matching wood snare drum. Create beats on the fly and make your voice heard at gigs, on the street, or in rehearsal.

Dial It In

Pack It Up

Packable, stackable, and portable, Breakbeats' compact size and included velvet storage bags make it ideal for the drummer on the move. Play it wide open or instantly change volume and tone by draping each bag over each drum.

"I wanted to build a device that was apartment-friendly and compact for the street musician; but also something that was quality-sounding. A gritty, raw, 'breakable' kit for gigging in clubs that you can fit in a cab. Breakbeats by questlove does it all." - Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson (THE ROOTS)

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Great kit!"

Overall:
The kit is amazing. Great sound for such small sizes. The kick drum "ringed" a lot...so I had to put a small blanket in and get a softer beater to give it more of a "thud". The stock drum sound really good, but the snare is already starting to wear after a month of periodic use. I got the white sparkle kit, but it is more silver than white...which is a slight disappointment. As for zZounds.com...I received the kit 3 days after placing my order!

Thank you. Your vote has been counted. Could you briefly tell us why the review was or was not helpful?

zZounds has verified that this customer bought this product from us.
"Working Drummer making a change..."

Overall:
I am a music educator and a professional musician. I play out about 4-6 times a month, and have grown tired of lugging my set around. I have my first gig tonight with the Questlove kit, and I am very excited. The 16 inch bass sounds fantastic. I am still playing with the tuning. So far, I have not muted the bass. It is very punchy. I am going to mount my internal May Mic system this weekend inside the bass. 10 inch tom and 13 inch floor tom sound great! They are warm, and have nice decay time. The snare drum is OK. So far, I'm not too impressed with the snare drum. I am going to give it a chance tonight though. I replaced the batter heads with REMO pinstripes, and changed out the cheap bottom heads that came with the set. I put the 13 inch batter head on the bottom, and a new pinstripe on top. I replaced both top and bottom heads on the snare, and it is much better. The finish is BEAUTIFUL! The sparkles really stand out! I'm looking forward to set up and breakdown tonight! Great kit for the $. My students are very intrigued with the idea of portability. I teach rock band in my school full time, and my students play out periodically. I may even "Roadie" my kit for them to use! Go out and buy one if you play out a lot! I already know that the bass will sound fantastic through a P.A.! As far as the rating system below: I just received the lit yesterday. No need for Manufacturer support! Everything was delivered in great shape! Thank you Ludwig! I'm no longer a PEARL guy!

Items You Recently Viewed

Our extended 45-Day 100% Satisfaction Guarantee applies on
this productBuy it, and if it isn't just right for you, return it!

What Our Customers Are Saying About zZounds "I've enjoyed years of great service from zZounds, my online dealer for any of my guitar and guitar related products. zZounds has proven their professionalism time and time again, and will continue to be the online dealer of choice for me." - Customer on May 16, 2015

A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.

close [x]Limited InventoryWe only have 2 left. Though our system does indicate availability for this item, there is a chance that the item will not be available. Multiple orders may be placed within a short period before our system can update the availability on our website. If there are any problems shipping this item, you will be notified.

A temporary customer reference number is assigned to each customer only while they are shopping on zZounds.com. If you call our customer service department for assistance, this number makes it easier for us to answer any questions you have about products, services or purchases.

1. zZounds offers the industry‘s most musician-friendly payment plans

zZounds offers a variety of Play as You Pay installment plans that allow you to get the gear you want today. While our competitors might offer house credit cards that require you to fill out an application and pass a credit check, our payment plans are easy to get, simple to use, and, best of all, accrue zero interest. Unlike those house credit cards that can leave you vulnerable to exorbitant interest charges once the promotional period ends, we never have and never will charge interest when you take advantage of one of the zZounds Play as You Pay plans.

2. zZounds guarantees the lowest price

Seen it for less somewhere else? Get it for less at zZounds. Simply click the “Seen it for less?” link on any product page and as long as we‘re not losing money, we‘ll beat any legitimate competitor‘s lowest price, usually within two hours. Want our best price even faster? Call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637), and we‘ll provide you with a lower price on the phone. Also, if you purchase from us and later find the product for less elsewhere, call or email us within 45 days, and we‘ll refund you the difference.

3. zZounds gets you your gear fast

At zZounds, you‘ll get your gear fast and, usually, with free delivery. Because we have warehouses in New Jersey, Nevada and Mississippi, nearly 95 percent of Americans reside within our two-day shipping zones. Combine this with the fact that many of our best-selling products qualify for free two-day delivery and you get expedited shipping without the additional cost.

4. zZounds makes returns super easy

Buy it, try it, like it, or return it to us for a full refund. It‘s just that simple. If you‘re not in love with what you bought, return it to zZounds within 45 days, and we‘ll promptly arrange for an exchange or a refund. No hassles. No hidden charges. And if a product‘s defective or damaged, call us at 800-zZounds (800-996-8637), and we‘ll email you a prepaid shipping label so you can easily return it to us at zero cost to you.

5. zZounds delivers top-rated customer service

zZounds has received multiple Bizrate® Circle of Excellence Platinum awards, placing us in the top 0.7 percent of Bizrate‘s network of 5,200 retailers. Our success in meeting the needs of our customers -- since 1996, we‘ve satisfied over 1,000,000 people -- is due in large part to the fact that zZounds only hires experienced musicians to answer your calls and emails, and they are never paid a commission.